A set of six silk embroidered curtains by Theodosia Middlemore, each embroidered with scrolling

A set of six silk embroidered curtains by Theodosia Middlemore, each embroidered with scrolling foliage in green, lined unsigned, 229 x 103cm. (6)

Provenance

Theodosia was married to Thomas Middlemore, brother of Sir John Middlemore, 1st Bt. (1844-1924), who bought Melsetter Estate in 1898. Sir John employed William Lethaby to rebuild the house and it is believed May Morris visited the house. Theodosia was both a patron of May Morris and also embroidered work for May Morris, including the Fruit Garden portiere in the V&A collection.